By Holly Brown — Executive Director & Founder, Looking & Feeling FAB Do You Follow a Regular Skincare Routine? Let’s start with the basics—what is a regular skincare routine, and why is it important? A consistent skincare routine involves cleansing your skin twice a day—once in the morning and once before bed—followed by applying a … More SKIN IS IN
By Holly Brown — founder of Looking and Feeling Fab Sunscreen is key to preventing painful sunburns. Here are some tips to help you use it correctly and pick the best one. HELPFUL TIPS WHICH DO I CHOOSE? There are two types of sunscreens: mineral and synthetic. Mineral sunscreens are lotions that contain fine minerals … More Sunscreen is in!
By Dr. Deepti Seshadri — Colorectal Surgeon Signature Healthcare Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer, and although research and medical advancements continue to improve outcomes, the most powerful tool against cancer remains prevention. Last month was National Cancer Prevention Month. In honor of that, I want to focus on some things we … More What Can You Do to Lower Your Cancer Risk
By Kevin Robinson — special contributor for Signature Healthcare November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer death in the U.S. and worldwide. Each year, more people in the U.S. die from lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. It is challenging to … More Easy Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
So you’ve got a spot on your skin; it looks a little funny; maybe it itches or has changed shape. Should you see a doctor about it or let it ride? Check out Community Voices Blogger and Signature Healthcare Physician Assistant Eoin Moriarity’s video for his advice on when to see a doctor about a … More Is This Mole Cancer or Not?
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and for good reason. Ovarian cancer is known as the “Silent Killer,” and according to the American Cancer Society, of the nearly 20,000 women who get diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the US each year, about 12,800 women die of this cancer. On the bright side, … More March: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Ovarian cancer will affect about 1 in 80 women in their lifetime. Early diagnosis of the disease can be challenging as there is no screening test like a Pap smear for cervical cancer. Family history can sometimes provide a clue. If you have multiple relatives–mother, sisters, aunt, grandmothers–with … More Ovarian Cancer Awareness
By: Keith Merlin, MD, Chief, Department of OBGYN Last month was ovarian cancer awareness month. This disease remains a serious illness for women everywhere. Sadly, we do not have a screening test to identify the disease early like we do with the Pap smear for cervical cancer. Unfortunately, routine use of blood tests such as the … More Do You Know Your Ovarian Cancer Risk?
By: Melanie Anderson In life, if you are lucky, you will come across a person who you know is destined to do great things. I was lucky enough to meet this person 2 years ago when I volunteered for my second year at the Jimmy Fund’s Fenway Fantasy Day. His name is Gabriel. He was a … More Gabriel’s Day of Kindness
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